Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms Quiz

A route of administration that involves applying medication directly to the skin or mucous membranes.

A dosage form that is a gas dispersed in a pressurized container.

The purpose of a drug delivery system is to control the rate and amount of drug that reaches the body.

A route of administration that involves injecting medication directly into a vein.

A dosage form that is a single, pre-packaged dose of medication, usually in the form of a tablet or capsule.

Oral powders are actually a solid dosage form. They are dispersed in a liquid before ingestion.

Parenteral administration includes routes such as intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and epidural. Sublingual administration is considered oral.

Ophthalmic preparations can be in the form of drops, ointments, and solutions, all designed for administration to the eye.

Pharmaceutical dosage forms can contain a single active ingredient or multiple active ingredients, depending on the purpose of medication.

Drug delivery systems can be designed to modify the taste or odor of medications, making them more palatable for patients.